Cabletron Systems 100BASE-FX, Cabling Manual

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Connector Types 11-15
FDDI Media
SC Connector
The SC connector is a gendered connector that is recommended for use in FDDI
networks that incorporate multimode fiber optics adhering to the LCF-PMD
specification. It consists of two plastic housings, the outer and inner. The inner
housing fits loosely into the outer, and slides back and forth with a travel of
approximately 2 mm (0.08 in). The inner housing ends in two floating ferrules,
which are very similar to the floating ferrules used in the FDDI MIC connector.
The sides of the outer housing are open, allowing the inner housing to act as a
latching mechanism when the connector is inserted properly in an SC port.
Figure 11-9. FDDI SC Connector
Sliding Latch
"Floating" Ferrules
Guide Keys
1845n28